Sep 08 (NHK) - Typhoon Haishen has passed by the southwestern island of Kyushu, but authorities in Japan are calling on people to remain on alert.
The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Japan's Kyushu and Chugoku regions. It also caused heavy rain in many parts of the country. Authorities are warning of landslides, swollen rivers and flooding in low-lying areas.
At least 46 people have been injured in Kyushu. Authorities in Miyazaki Prefecture say four people are missing after a landslide swept several buildings into a nearby river.
Some farms suffered damage. In Nagasaki Prefecture, greenhouses were damaged by heavy wind. Farmers say their crops have been devastated.
The typhoon left more than 300,000 households without electricity, mainly in Kyushu. The utilities say work to restore power will begin as soon as possible.
About 870,000 people in six prefectures were under evacuation orders or advisories as of 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The storm is also disrupting travel. About 580 domestic flights were canceled Monday. These included flights to and from the Shikoku and Chugoku regions, as well as Kyushu.
All Kyushu Shinkansen bullet trains were also canceled, along with all Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains between Hakata and Hiroshima.
